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RELIGIOUS
AND CULTURAL

MULA

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In the heart of the Murcia Region there lies the
town of Mula, a monumental enclave, whose old
town, declared to be a Site of National Artistic
Interest in 1981, will surprise more curious
travellers.

We invite visitors to pass through its alleys and
nook and crannies, as the surprises which await
them here are a sight for sore eyes. The Los Vélez
Castle stands out, an imposing fortress from the
16th century from which the lord dominated his
subjects beyond these lands bathed by the River
Mula.

However, if there’s one thing this town is famous
for it is undoubtedly it is the Holy Thorn and its
Easter Week. Religious fervour and tradition are
combined on the Night of the Drums, a festival
deemed to be in the National Tourist Interest
whose origin dates back to the mid-19th century.
On the evening of Easter Tuesday hundreds of
drums sound in unison on what is probably the
most exciting night of the Mula dwellers.

The Procession to the Hermitage of The Infant
of Mula is another must visit for Mula residents
which they accompany every September 22nd
with great devotion and in a festive atmosphere,
the return of the image of the Infant Jesus from
the Convent of The Incarnation to its
hermitage, after spending several weeks at various
churches in the area.

And if you wish to get the most out of your stay in
Mula, you can also visit some of its most
interesting buildings such as the Church of St.
Dominic’s, the Modern Art Museum “Painted
House Foundation”, where the career path of
the worldwide renowned artist from Mula
Cristóbal Gabarrón, the Iberian Art Museum
“El Cigarralejo” which houses the best exhibition
of Iberian art on the peninsula and the Royal
Monastery of the Incarnation where the Poor
Clare Sisters delight residents and outsiders with
their delicious confectionery which they sell
through the revolving counter window.